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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 852.85 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 852.85 and 356.04 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 852.85 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/852.85 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 852.85 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 303,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,648.71/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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